Daily Chat Thread
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chubby - I'm sure you're right that I'd have to read both NROL4Life (which I have - cover to cover) and supercharged (which I have only skimmed) to properly compare them. Truth is, I'm not a fan of the "dynamic" warm-up, anyway....I skip-it and just row for 3 minutes to get my heart-rate up. (I didn't like the warm-up in NROL4Abs, either, even though I did it faithfully.) I will say that it seems very intuitive to include a "push", a "pull", a "hinge" etc. Just makes good sense.
I think it's totally cool that people are noticing you at the gym, rachie. Be flattered....move on...0 -
Sounds like a few of us are suffering from DOMS today. I am SERIOUSLY SORE. I can barely walk. Gee, could it be the 60 squats or the 60 deadlifts? Hm, I dunno. I'm really astounded at how I'm feeling. This is worse than Stage 6 and way worse than when I first started Stage 1.
But it hurts so good! I'm excited for the second Stage 7 workout tomorrow. Incline bench press! I've never done one before, so I'm nervous, but excited. Not going to get crazy with the weights since I don't have a spotter. And step-ups are back. YAY! Used to hate 'em. Now I love 'em!
Congrats Rachie and LB for finishing Stage 2!0 -
Another Stage 4 workout today! Today was A3 and it was BRUTAL considering how sore my glutes and hammies are! I used 10lb dumbbells (not my usual) for the static lunge with rear foot elevated and i think I was squeaking out loud I was so sore! But I OWNED my FSPP! I haven't been able to up it from 40lbs (the next up is 50lbs) but today I did two fulls sets at 40lbs without wavering!
The sad news of my day: went to make my usual pre-gym protein smoothie this am and the blade for my magic bullet is missing!!! So now I am starving and going to see if I can find a not too unhealthy breakfast option out in the world. O magic bullet - I can't live without you!
Hope everyone has a great workout today!0 -
Em, I REALLY want a magic bullet. I hate whipping out the huge blender on my lifting mornings.
GUYS... I swear I am accident prone. First unknown knee issue and then last night I was reaching for something in the bathroom after my shower and I slipped on condensation and hurt my bad ankle. I iced/ibuprofened immediately and thankfully there is no swelling or bruising today. It's just mildly irritated and on the same leg as the knee that was giving me issues. This is getting ridiculous!
I'm planning on starting stage 3 tonight as long as my ankle still feels fine at the end of the day. I'm a bit nervous but I'm looking forward to the change. I'm also going to try better at eating. I've sort of slacked the past two weeks. I haven't been terrible but I could improve a lot upon what I'm currently consuming.0 -
Oh my stage 2 is going to kick my *kitten*. I'm also going to have huge time issues with this stage. Reading it, workout B takes longer than workout A right? It's going to be interesting trying to get them done in my limited time.
Also the one point row is fun because I have no sense of balance, never have. Half the fun is just getting into position. Top that off with a natural shake and look hilarious to anyone watching. Not that they are.0 -
yes! get a magic bullet! I SWEAR this is the only other fitness/health thing about which I am a zealot other than minimalist running shoes! I have had a magic bullet for years (I love infomercials, always have!) and it is AMAZING! Not as good as a vitamix...but at about 1/8 the cost - i'll take it! I make smoothies in there every morning! You can usually find them on sale on amazon!
Re stage 2: don't be afraid to make modifications to make it fit your time crunch. If you don't have a time crunch that is great! I get 60 minutes in the gym and couldn't always do everything so I just made sure to hit the main lifts (maybe I don't do HIIT or the lateral flexion, etc...). lift hard and be proud.0 -
I think all this "magic bullet" talk is very TIMELY! I'm thinking of getting a Cuisinart 4-cup work bowl....I'm told they make all the 'chopping' a BREEZE! (I hate chopping.)
Weight-lifting day, today.0 -
Em, I know a few people who have the Vitamix but I just can't justify the cost. I'd like to start making some more smoothies so I should check it out. Also, any good smoothie recipe recommendations are welcome
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Magic bullet - I use mine lots. Its not the greatest but it gets the job done.
I have one last Stage 2 to finish. It should be tomorrow morning, however I have to take my son to an early appointment. I think I will do it on Saturday. Sunday I want to go to the gym and go over Stage 3 with the husband. I make him come and look at my moves/form to help me get my head around the new moves. I am not sure if I am taking a week off between stages, I will see how I feel on Tuesday next week - thats my lifting day.0 -
Sounds like a few of us are suffering from DOMS today. I am SERIOUSLY SORE. I can barely walk. Gee, could it be the 60 squats or the 60 deadlifts? Hm, I dunno. I'm really astounded at how I'm feeling. This is worse than Stage 6 and way worse than when I first started Stage 1.
Why are you doing 60 squats for workout 1 of Stage 7? My book only lists 2 sets of 6-8 reps. I hope that was a typo, lol. If not....ouch!
I'd love to have a Magic Bullet, but I doubt I would use it enough to buy ANOTHER kitchen gadget. I just pull my blender out and put it in "smoothie" mode when I want to make a protein smoothie.
Thankyou, I did my HIIT on off days when I was pushed for time. Or I would just do it at home later.
I woke up this morning wanting chocolate!!! TOM is near so I hope this passes quickly. I really don't need another "bad" day of eating. I just made red velvet M&M crinkles and the whole batch is calling my name!!!
Does anyone else feel like their face hasn't caught up with the rest of their body shrinking? My face is still fat and my double chin doesn't look like its getting any smaller at all:(0 -
cowgirl, I hate all my chins. Whenever I look at a photo of me, my chins are the first thing I check out, even before my belly.0
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I get busy for a few days and the thread blows up.
1. I'd love a bullet, but I'm super lazy and I'd have to use it.
2. I'm loving my body....most days. Right now I'm ovulating so I feel bloated and gross and it messes with your head so I'm in a negative frame of mind.
3. Beeps, thanks for your opinion n Life Vs. Supercharged. you just gave me permission to buy the less expensive book.
4. I did ABS after 4W. I really missed the heavy lifting. I found it unmotivating though I would like to incorporate some of the moves into a new routine.
5. Totally lazy day and well deserved. Time for a nap and maybe I'll hit the gym later.
Happy Lifting ladies!!0 -
The reason that someone told me to check-out the Cuisinart 4-cup is because:
a) it's better for smaller jobs (i.e. it isn't a 12-cup blender, or whatever);
b) it's sturdier than the chopp-y things; and
c) it's easy clean-up.
I never use our blender OR food processor because they are so difficult to put together and take apart - why bother?0 -
samntha - I'm actually in the opposite "head space" right now. I think my FEAR RE: BAD FORM takes over when I attempt heavier lifts. So, for me, right now, lifting in the "medium" range, but knowing my form is PERFECT, has been sooooooooooooo much better on my psyche.
And, I feel, my shape hasn't suffered AT ALL. I'm looking pretty good.
Nope, I'm not banging out any "PR's"....nor can I brag about how much I'm squatting or deadlifting. True.
And....I STILL have to work on the damn push-ups!!0 -
Cowgirl, LOL - you're right - only 2 sets of squats. But to me, anything lunge-like is working the same muscles. The rear-foot elevated lunge? 60 of those! each leg! I'm not kidding you that my hamstrings are CRAZY sore and very tight. I tried to do some stretching today, but I'm still finding it a bit difficult to walk. I need to learn how those foam roller thingys work. I think that would help me.
The barbell bench press today was cool!! I've been wanting to bench press. Seems like such a standard lift. I went with 65lbs and it was very doable without a spotter. The step ups were....tough by the 3rd set and I love me some step ups. I remember you said this stage is totally a mental game. I get it now!
I had planned on running afterwards. So I got on the treadmiill and ran for 2 minutes, then realized my muscles were spent. I will have to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I just cannot combine the lifting and running on the same day in this stage.
Emgel - you crack me up with your passions! I've heard of the magic bullet, but can't remember what it looks like. I have a regular ole blender (Osterizer) and it works great for my protein shakes. I leave the bottom part attached and just plop it in the dishwasher. I have one of those handheld blenders, but never use it.
WHAT ARE RED VELVET M&M CRINKLES? *drool*0 -
Hi all - I have not posted on the daily chat thread in a while. I got behind on everyone's posting and I kept saying that I'd post when I could catch up, but its not happening!
Kmsairam - I am really inspired by your stage 7 stories! Yes, foam rolling is amazing!
I have a regular blender and we use it for smoothies all the time...even kale smoothies are awesome. Its super easy to take apart and put into the dishwasher. Just bought some protein powder last week.
Samantha - nap?!? OMG am I jealous!0 -
Sam, Supercharged keeps the big lifts, but you work back into them. Hard to explain, but it *seems* to make sense. And the core work is making me hurt in places I never knew I had muscles
I get what you mean about missing the bigger lifts. Sometimes you just need to do a DL!
K, gotcha! I figured that's what you meant. I've never been so sore as I was in Stage 7. I just wanted to quit during EVERY workout. I'm sure you'll like the results. I really felt my whole body was leaner and I was just in better shape after finishing it.
I made the Red Velvet Crinkles from here: http://www.chelseasculinaryindulgence.com/2012/12/3rd-day-of-christmas-red-velvet-crinkle.html
But I didn't have the white chips so I used M&Ms instead. Oh. My.Gosh. They are amazing. I had 5 today. :blushing:
Beeps, does the VI do upper and lower body split days? Many of the lifting routines (for competitive body builders) that I read about do this and I'm not sure I understand the advantage. And they require 5-6 days/week of lifting. But I am so uneducated about it, I really have no idea what is "best".0 -
Hey all. I did the first A workout of Stage 3 last night. I'm slightly sore today but it's good. I was happy with what I was able to do yesterday and I was able to push without pushing too hard and aggravating the knee/ankle. I also made a really good paleo dinner so that was yummy! The B workout seems so much harder and the moves a bit more technical so I need to research and figure everything out tonight after I do an easy (emphasis on easy and being all braced up) 6x400m. Instead of a full out sprint I will just increase to a 5k pace (which it's supposed to be anyways).0
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I will finish up Stage 2 tonight. I am excited about starting stage 3. I am still loving lifting, I have finally found exercise that I enjoy and want to continue with. I am very proud of myself. I have been a quitter in the past, or not really pushed myself.
I am hoping for some inch loss when I take my measurements on Saturday, fingers crossed something has changed.0 -
Rachie, good luck on Saturday! I hope you see what you are aiming for!0
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chubby - Venus is all full-body work-outs. (i.e. NOT "split days"). So, 3 x per week is still the guideline of how often to do these weightlifting routines.
So nice to read how SORE everybody is! That means you're all pumping those heavy weights - nicely done!
My knees are completely black-and-blue, today....as are the top 5" of my shins. I hope deadlifts don't appear tomorrow - but I can probably handle them, again, by Monday.
My upper body is tight-as-a-drum! More bi's/tri's work than I've done since BEFORE NROL4W, that's for sure! Just in time for summer - I'm not disappointed that there's a bit more upper body work in Phase 2 (Phase 1 was plenty of lower body work).0 -
I'm so happy to be sore today! I thought my workout yesterday was so wimpy, but I really WAS doing something! Had my chiro appointment this morning, and it hurt! I've never had work done while I was sore, because I never used to work out. It's going to be the norm now!
I had my chiro check my BW squat and I was mostly doing it right. I just needed to tighten my abdomen.
Going to do my C25K in a few minutes. Want to run through this soreness!0 -
Oh I am just so far behind! You all are amazing, and doing such awesome things.
I'm in an in between week and working with my trainer on shoulders (assisted pullups too!) chest db bench presses) and biceps with some legs (weighted elongated walking lunges) and core tossed in (PLANKS-bleh!).
O.M.G.
I am so sore! My arms and shoulders feel like JELLO! I'm really afraid what I will feel like tomorrow!!! I love this guy! He encourages me to work hard, and really keeps my form right on point
I will start 5 on Monday.0 -
I'm totally down with you getting a personal trainer, sue....especially one who concentrates on FORM, pushes you to AIM HIGHER, and leaves you feeling WIPED/SORE. I love your personal trainer. I heart him SO MUCH! (Is it a boy?)
I did boring ol' yoga at lunch....but, that's all that was offered through my work's little lunch-time fitness club. Boooo. Still, I stayed and did it.0 -
Yoga is good too Beeps! Ok, maybe not necessarily the only thing you do, but it a real workout too!
He is a guy and in 4 weeks he's competing in s body building and strength contest. He has a trainer too, which I think is as important as me having a trainer. He listens to me, and answers questions, but he also is open to information that I find too! Yea, I'm gonna keep using him! I do much better workouts with him guiding me!
My gf is in town from London. Usually I go spend at least 1 or 2 nights with her, but not this year. I won't leave Mike overnight yet, hard enough to be gone all day for work! But we hung out for a few hours tonight and I'll go have dinner with her tomorrow too. Saturday I think I'm going to drag them all out this way and that way Mike gets to visit too! Sunday morning she and her daughter and I are going to a bridal salon so her daughter can hopefully find her wedding dress! I'm sure it will be a blast!0 -
Apparently my legs can only handle lifting and not running. At least I can do something! Last night's "run" was a disastrous 0.1 mile before I had to quit I think the brace I was wearing aggravated it and treadmill running is just no bueno. Tonight I will wear the brace while lifting (doesn't hurt to use when I lift). I'm doing workout B of Stage 3. I find the YW.... whatever that is on the incline bench really confusing so that will take some time to get used to. Tomorrow I might consider a jog outside without the brace to see if that feels any better. I think the pull back from the treadmill is a killer on the ankle.
Hope everyone sticks with their workout plans for today and the weekend!0 -
sue - I know that TRUE YOGI'S think yoga is a "work-out". I call it "extended stretching/flexibility" work....which just is NOT my favourite! (And, frankly, holding "poses" for minutes on end just makes me B-O-R-E-D.)
I hope you have a good time with your friend from london!
LB2LL - sometimes a "rest" is the RIGHT ANSWER.
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Sue, that sounds like such fun! I hope you enjoy your time with her. And YAY for having a great PT. Must be so nice to have someone to really push you.
LB2LL, I hope your ankle feels better soon. What a bummer. It's so frustrating to WANT to exercise and be limited by an injury. The YTWL will be easier once you get the hang of it. I found I had to tweak my movements to figure out how to get the burn out of it. Once you do, you'll love to hate it.
I haven't been able to lift since Monday. The kids have been sick all week with one thing or another and DH has worked late every night. I need to LIFT!!!0 -
Chubby, thanks for the encouragement! We will see how it goes!
Beeps, as a former athlete that has dealt with minor injuries it is SO hard to just rest, especially when it doesn't hurt throughout the day. I will attempt and stop if there is pain like I did the other night. Right now I have full range of motion, no bruising, no swelling so I'm not sweating it too much. I'm definitely not doing the 5k race I had planned on doing tomorrow.0 -
So many sick people. I hope you all get better soon. I've got a stuffy nose at the moment. Just making sure I don't get sick. Last thing I need.0
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